ChemCentre is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic analytical Chemist.
ChemCentre is Western Australia’s leading provider of chemistry and forensic science services. We provide a comprehensive range of scientific services, working with a wide range of clients including Government Agencies, universities, industry and the general public. Through the provision of chemical information, advice and analytical services ChemCentre mitigates risk to government, protects the community and the environment and supports sustainable development.
The Scientific Services Division provides services including complex chemical analysis, problem solving, investigate and collaborative research projects. The activities are involved with the environment, public and occupational health, emergency response, state-based industries and State development.
Job Description
The Organic Section of the Scientific Services Division provides analysis, consultancy and expert scientific advice to private and government clients in the areas of organic analytical chemistry for a wide range of analytes across a variety of matrices.
As part of the team you will be expected to:
- Undertakes and prepares reports on routine analytical and/or scientific investigations under supervision.
- Contributes to projects, method development and resulting publications in a team framework.
- Responds to routine queries to clients.
- Maintains a client focus by ensuring that customer needs are resolved in a professional and timely manner.
For the role specific criteria, please see the attached JDF.
This position is being offered on a 12-month Fixed Term contract, full-time basis with the possibility for extension or permanency subject to funding and conditions.
Suitable applicants may be considered for like positions within 12 months from the date of finalisation of the selection process.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking highly motivated professionals who can demonstrate their ability to apply their sound understanding of organic analytical chemistry to the analysis of organic compounds in environmental and biological matrices.
The successful applicant will possess a degree in Chemistry and have a sound understanding of organic analytical chemistry.
Successful applicants will have the ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
What we offer
We offer our staff career advancement, professional development and flexible working arrangements to balance personal life and work.
ChemCentre is located in Bentley at Curtin University
How to Apply
Applicants are required to prove their suitability for the role by providing
- A fully completed online Application Form. (This will automatically generate when you click on "Apply for Job" button),
- A copy of your Academic Record and evidence of your Chemistry degree (Essential Criteria 1)
- Comprehensive CV with two recent referees
- Written statement (no more than three pages) demonstrating your ability to meet the role specific criteria as listed below:
Essential Criteria 2 Demonstrated ability to operate, and recognise limitations, of a range of scientific analytical equipment including gas chromatography; liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Essential Criteria 3 Demonstrated experience in the use of data processing software relevant to organic chemical analysis and the interpretation of results.
Essential Criteria 4 Experience in the development of organic analytical methods applicable to a wide range of sample matrices.
Essential Criteria 5 Ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced commercial laboratory and apply commercial scientific principles.
The remaining essential criteria will be assessed at a later stage of this recruitment and selection process.
Applicants will require a National Police Clearance (not less than 3 months), Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, Fully vaccinated COVID 19 certificate, and pass a Fit for Work test (completed prior to commencement).
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 08 March 2022.
For Further Job Related Information
For more information about specific job-related information contact Chris May on 08 9422 9935 or cmay@chemcentre.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact 9422 9816 and advise the position of interest.
Substantive Equality Statement
ChemCentre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted on or before 21 February 2022, 11:45 PM WST
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
